each line definitely has its merits, but for me it's
POTJ - hands down.

a few weeks back I was reorganizing my carded figures that I haven't had a chance to open yet and had all the potj figures laid out on the kitchen table. I was able to look at each one and say to myself, "this is a great figure because..." will I be able to say that about a future line? I sure hope so. imo - the best packaging was used the four EII preview figures, the eye catching bright green of the potj line with the super stacking friendly large bubble from the saga line.

anyone have an email address for someone that works at hasbro? they should be sent the url to this thread.

rherk

04-17-2003, 08:38 AM

POTJ all the way!

It returned my interest in Star Wars figures. Most all the figures were well sculpted, nuetral poses and the appropriate accesories. I hope that attention to detail returns soon.

aceguide

04-17-2003, 09:52 AM

POTJ

Darkross

04-17-2003, 11:43 AM

POTF2 is still my favorite line...mainly because of the nostalgia of finding tons of new figures every other month it seemed...I loved hunting for Stormtroopers...even if they were a little buff! POTJ is an honorable mention with the Clean Scout Trooper...which I now have 6 of them! Just 6 or 12 more to go...Yikes!

Dark Marble

04-17-2003, 04:53 PM

Vintage for my childhood. POTF2 for the nostalgia, it all started here for me. Episode I, well that is just a sorry memory. POTJ was the best for the sculpts. I hunted these figures more than any other. Now saga is here and so far I am not that impressed. Too many gimmicks. There are some pearls in saga and I still pick some up here and there. Don't know what Clone Wars is going to do. But I am guessing not much... :( Over all...POTF2 and POTJ. Equal in my mind.

JediTricks

04-18-2003, 04:48 PM

I think it's quite telling that so many folks like the POTJ line most when half of the POTJ line was designed by Galoob division before it was closed down. Maybe Hasbro needs to tone down the meddling. ;)

Deoxyribonucleic

04-18-2003, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by JediTricks
I think it's quite telling that so many folks like the POTJ line most when half of the POTJ line was designed by Galoob division before it was closed down. Maybe Hasbro needs to tone down the meddling. ;)

What's this you speak of??? Could you please elaborate? I've never heard this before and am now very curious about this statement! For serious here! :)

JediTricks

04-18-2003, 05:01 PM

A few weeks before Hasbro cancelled the Micro Machines line, I had interviews with some of the head people at Hasbro's west coast operation - which was Lewis Galoob Toys before Hasbro bought 'em - in which I was told in no uncertain terms that Galoob division were designing half of the Star Wars figures being developed and produced at that time (basically, the bulk of the POTJ line). After that, when POTJ was pretty much being put to bed, Hasbro closed the West Coast and Cincinatti divisions (Galoob and Kenner, respectively) and started working on the current Saga line.

aceguide

04-18-2003, 05:08 PM

Interesting bit of history. It's a shame that Hasbro couldn't see the popularity of the POTJ line and continue along that track.

Jaff

04-18-2003, 07:21 PM

POTJ was the greatest quality line made
2nd place goes to POTF2, especially the slide releases of 1998.

The worst shameful line made was the super pose, action featured SAGA line. Throw rocks at me if you will, but it's quality is beneath every line made. If you make Diaromas this line is for you, if you don't you have to pick and choose figs.

Deoxyribonucleic

04-18-2003, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by JediTricks
A few weeks before Hasbro cancelled the Micro Machines line, I had interviews with some of the head people at Hasbro's west coast operation - which was Lewis Galoob Toys before Hasbro bought 'em - in which I was told in no uncertain terms that Galoob division were designing half of the Star Wars figures being developed and produced at that time (basically, the bulk of the POTJ line). After that, when POTJ was pretty much being put to bed, Hasbro closed the West Coast and Cincinatti divisions (Galoob and Kenner, respectively) and started working on the current Saga line.

Thanks JT. Wow, I had no idea that Galoob was doing that. It makes sense though as you look at the great detailed craftsmanship they put into the Micromachines line, and compare them to the sculpts in the POTJ line. . . incredible! It's a shame Hasbro got rid of the best in the west!

Kidhuman

04-18-2003, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by Deoxyribonucleic
It's a shame Hasbro got rid of the best in the west!

Best in the East too! Those were some incredibly detailed figures. The closest the saga line comes is Luminari. That IMO is the best sculpted fig in the saga line. I havent seen the new wave in hand yet so I am only speaking of what I know.

Dark Marble

04-22-2003, 10:56 AM

Ephant is not a bad bit of figure either. But with a figure that big I would have been disappointed if there wasn't a bit more attention to detail.

halcon orlus

04-22-2003, 11:33 AM

Wow. Galoob rocked.

My vote goes to POTJ, of course. :) Great line.

JediTricks

04-22-2003, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by Deoxyribonucleic
Thanks JT. Wow, I had no idea that Galoob was doing that. It makes sense though as you look at the great detailed craftsmanship they put into the Micromachines line, and compare them to the sculpts in the POTJ line. . . incredible! It's a shame Hasbro got rid of the best in the west! Sure thing, and I totally agree with your sentiment. I think Hasbro closing up the Galoob division was an epic mistake.